PROSPECTUS 


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INSTITUTE 

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OLDENBURG, 

FRANKLIN  COUNTY,  INDIANA. 


CINCINNATI,  O.: 

Printed  by  Benziger  Brothers, 
1880. 


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'J'his  Institute,  conducted  by  the  Sisters  of  St.  Francis,  is 
situated  about  three  miles  from  the  village  of  Batesville, 
a station  on  the  Indianapolis  and  Cincinnati  Railroad.  The 
location  is  healthy  and  agreeable,  the  buildings  spacious  and 
commodious  and  well  adapted  for  educational  purposes. 
The  Institution  is  heated  by  hot  air,  and  hot  and  cold  baths 
are  connected  with  the  lavatories.  The  grounds  are  extens- 
ive and  secluded,  and  every  incentive  is  offered  to  induce 
healthful  and  invigorating  exercise  in  the  open  air. 

The  utmost  care  and  attention  are  devoted  to  health  and 
comfort.  In  case  of  sickness  parents  and  guardians  are 
immediately  informed,  a physician  is  summoned,  and  every 
alleviation,  which  kindness  can  suggest,  bestowed. 

The  Institute  being  under  the  charge  of  the  Daughters 
of  St.  Francis,  the  moral  and  religious  training  of  the  youth- 
ful minds  confided  to  them  is  considered  of  paramount 
importance.  Difference  of  creed  forms  no  obstacle  to  ad- 
mission, but  to  maintain  order  all  the  pupils  are  required  to 
be  present  at  the  public  religious  exercises.  The  religious 
opinions  of  non  Catholic  pupils  are  not  interfered  with; 
their  normal  training  alone  is  taken  into  consideration. 

The  discipline  is  mild,  but  vigilant  and  energetic,  and 
every  effort  is  made  to  qualify  the  pupils  to  occupy  in  after 


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life,  the  respective  stations  assigned  them  by  the  Divine 
Controller  of  human  destinies,  in  such  a manner  as  to  secure 
personal  happiness  and  the  comfort  and  edification  of  those 
by  whom  they  are  surrounded,  and  above  all  to  win  the 
approbation  of  the  Omnipotent  Judge  and  Rewarder.  Gen- 
eral deportment  is  the  subject  of  unremitting  care.  The 
pupils  are  taught  to  avoid  all  that  is  rude,  and  if  found 
insubordinate,  untruthful  and  disrespectful  to  teachers,  and 
remaining  incorrigible  after  due  admonition,  become  liable 
to  expulsion  from  the  Institute. 


GENERAL  REGULATIONS. 

1.  No  pupil  is  received  for  a shorter  period  than  one 
session. 

2.  All  payments  are  to  be  made  in  advance. 

3.  Those  who  leave  before  the  close  of  the  session  are 
required  to  pay  $5.00  per  week  for  the  time  spent  in 
the  Institution. 

4.  Pupils  are  requested  to  come  furnished  with  letters  of 
introduction  from  reliable  sources. 

5.  All  letters  written  or  received  are  examined  by  the 
Superior  or  her  substitute. 

6.  No  pupil  is  allowed  to  deliver  or  receive  a note  or 
letter,  without  the  knowledge  of  the  Directress. 

7.  Pupils  write  to  their  parents  or  guardians  once  a week. 

8.  Persons  desirous  of  visiting  the  Institution  or  the 
pupils  are  requested  to  call  on  Thursday.  Calls  or 
visits  will  not  be  received  on  Sunday. 

9.  Pupils  are  permitted  to  receive  the  visits  of  parents 
and  guardians  only,  or  such  persons  as  come  furnished 
with  a written  request  to  that  effect  from  parents  and 
guardians. 


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10.  When  visited  by  parents,  pupils  may  spend  the  day  at 
their  hotel;  permission  will  not  be  extended  for  remain- 
ing over  night  out  of  the  Institute. 

Frequent  and  protracted  visits  should  be  avoided,  as 
they  are  highly  detrimental  to  the  improvement  of  the 
pupils. 

11.  Pupils  at  their  entrance  are  required  to  be  furnished 
with  $3.00  pocket  money,  which  is  deposited  in  the 
hands  of  the  Directress. 

12.  Parents  or  Guardians  who  wish  to  withdraw  their 
children  or  wards,  must  duly  notify  the  Sister  Superior, 
settle  all  accounts  and  defray  all  traveling  expenses. 

13.  No  expenditure  for  clothing  or  pocket  money  will  be 
made  by  the  Institution,  unless  an  equivalent  sum  be 
deposited  with  the  Directress. 

14.  Boxes  of  sweetmeats  or  other  eatables  can  be  received 
by  the  pupils  at  Christmas  and  Easter  only. 

15.  Express  charges  011  parcels  to  pupils  should  be  prepaid. 


ACADEMIC  COURSE. 

The  Scholastic  Year  embraces  two  Sessions  of  five 
months  each.  The  first  Session  commences  on  the  first 
Monday  in  September  and  terminates  on  the  last  day  of 
January. 

The  second  Session  commences  with  the  first  Monday 
in  February  and  closes  the  last  Thursday  in  June.  Pupils 
are  received  at  all  times  during  the  year,  their  session  com- 
mencing with  the  date  of  their  entrance. 

The  Academic  Course  comprises  three  grades:  the 
Primary,  the  Intermediate  and  the  Senior,  each  of  which  is 
again  sub-divided.  The  course  of  education  is  very  thorough 
and  practical;  embracing  all  the  branches  of  a solid  and 
accomplished  education;  great  attention  is  devoted  not  only 
to  the  more  useful  branches,  but  likewise  to  the  ornamental. 


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At  the  close  of  the  first  session  an  examination  is  held,  after 
which,  reports  of  progress  and  deportment  of  the  pupils  are 
transmitted  to  parents  and  guardians.  There  is  no  vacation 
between  the  sessions,  therefore  pupils  should  not  be  with- 
drawn from  the  classes.  The  Honors  of  those  who  do  not 
arrive  at  the  Institute  the  first  week  of  the  Scholastic  Year, 
or  of  those  who  visit  their  homes  at  Christmas,  Easter,  or 
the  end  of  the  first  session,  will  be  lowered.  The  second 
and  general  examination  takes  place  during  the  two  weeks 
preceding  the  Annual  Commencement  Day,  which  is  the 
last  Thursday  in  June. 


ROUTINE  OF  STUDIES. 

Primary  Department. 

Spelling,  Reading,  Oral  and  Practical  Arithmetic, 
Object  Lessons,  Primary  Geography,  Primary  Grammar, 
Writing. 

Intermediate  Department. 

Orthography,  Reading,  Grammar,  Dictation,  Arith- 
metic, Geography,  United  States  History,  Familiar  Science, 
Modern  History,  Botany,  Book-keeping,  Composition, 
Writing. 

Senior  Department. 

Elocution,  Ancient  History,  Ancient  Geography,  Rhet- 
oric, Composition  in  Prose  and  Poetry,  Arithmetic,  Algebra, 
Geometry,  Trigonometry,  Astronomy,  Physical  Geography, 
Literature,  Natural  Philosophy,  Logic,  Chemistry,  Book- 
keeping, Ornamental  Penmanship,  History  of  England. 

Christian  Doctrine,  Bible  History,  Church  History  are 
taught  through  the  whole  course  for  Catholic  pupils. 

A pupil  having  once  taken  up  any  particular  study,  can 
not  lay  it  aside  without  the  consent  of  the  Directress  and 
Superior. 


TERMS,  PER  SESSION. 


Board,  including  Bedding,  Washing,  Tuition  in  Academic  and  Ele- 
mentary Course,  English  and  German,  Plain  Sewing,  every  variety  of 
Fancy  Work,  per  Session  of  five  months,  $60.00 

EXTRA  CHARGES. 


Music — Piano,  per  Session  of  five  months $20  00 

—Organ,  “ “ “ 20  00 

“ — Guitar,  “ “ “ 10  00 

Drawing  and  Painting  in  Water  Colors 10  00 

Oil  Painting 15  00 

Latin  and  French,  each 10  00 

Wax  Work 10  00 

Artificial  Flowers  (Hair,  Leather,  Worsted) 8 00 

U se  of  Library 2 00 

Infirmary  Charges 1 5° 

Board  in  Vacation,  July  and  August 20  00 

Stationery 1 00 


In  cases  of  prolonged  illness,  physician’s  and  apothecary’s  bills  as 
charged  by  them,  are  transmitted  to  the  parents  for  payment. 

Class-books  and  Material  for  Ornamental  Needle-work  form  extra 
charges. 

Vocal  Music  forms  no  extra  charge. 


REGULATIONS  FOR  WARDROBE. 

It  is  requested  that  pupils  be  furnished  with  an  ample  supply  of 
plain  and  comfortable  clothing.  As  the  pupils  are  not  allowed  to  wear 
Jewelry,  it  is  desired  that  such  articles  be  retained  in  the  parents  posses- 
sion. There  is  no  uniform  in  dress  required.  A plain  white  Dress  with 
high  neck  and  long  sleeves  is  the  proper  costume  for  the  pupils  at  the 
closing  exercises  of  the  Annual  Commencement  Day. 


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Every  pupil  should  be  furnished  with: 


6 Towels. 

Combs,  Tooth,  Nail  and  Hair  Brush. 
Tooth  Mug. 

4 Pairs  Woolen  Hose. 

6 Pairs  Cotton  Hose. 

4 Changes  of  Under-clothes. 

2 Morning  Gowns. 

4 Gingham  or  Calico  Aprons. 

4 Plain  White  Aprons. 

A Winter  and  Summer  Balmoral, 
i Work  Box. 


2 Pairs  Gloves. 

3 Pairs  Shoes. 

i Pair  Rubbers, 
i Umbrella. 

6 Napkins, 
i Goblet. 

A Knife  and  Fork, 
i Desert  Spoon, 
i Tea  Spoon. 

Plate,  Cup  and  Saucer. 


Institute  of  the  Immaculate  Conception,  Oldenburg,  Franklin  County , Indiana. 


